My Top 5 Biggest Makeup Pet Peeves

First I'll say, I am make up challenged. I err on the side of caution though and instead of putting it on all wrong, I don't bother putting it on at all. I really admire those women who have the time and the talent to beautify their faces every day and if I were able to master the techniques to highlight my more pleasing features and camouflage the less desirable ones, believe me, I would do it more often. At least twice a week anyway. (Am I setting women back too many years by saying these things? Nah, to each her own right?) In any case, on my list of who I want to be, right next to working out more and dressing more flatteringly, I have included goals for wearing makeup more often. I always notice when women have nice makeup. I love the look, the sophistication, and the polish of a face made up in a natural, refreshing way. I especially like

1. nicely groomed eyebrows
2. long eyelashes
3. flattering lipcolor
4. smooth, glowing skin
5. well-defined eyes
   

On the other hand, there are those occasional times when I notice some major faux pas and wish I could find a tactful enough way to say something, anything. You know who I'm talking about. Those poor ladies who are the perpetrators of my top five most hated makeup no-nos:

1. overplucked eyebrows
2. spider eyes
3. overlined lips
4. the face-mask look (i.e., underblended foundation)
5. rough, leathery skin
   

How many times have I watched TLC's Nick Arrojo transform dull, ordinary faces into lively, cheerful ones? How many times have I wised I could snap a pic with my camera phone (if I had one) and send it in to What Not to Wear's Emergency Episode. I shouldn't be talking though. I've had my share of make up lessons, courtesy of many friends' home make up parties, only to find myself completely confused later when the nice lady has gone home.

This is why I'm glad for the internet and the online sites that offer make up tips, because they give you a chance to practice without the pressure of someone staring you in the face and you have the ability to reference the information when you need it. I think that's where I'll start, with the tips at makeuptip.com. When I'm brave enough, maybe I'll post a pic of myself after I've practiced alot.